Unit Secretary

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Unit Secretary to support The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT. The role coordinates patient activities, maintains medical records, and transcribes orders under RN supervision.

Strong secretarial experience, high school diploma, and excellent communication are required. PC skills and medical terminology knowledge are essential for success in this fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of secretarial/clerical experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Unit or Medical Secretary experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and balance multiple priorities required.
• PC skills and knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates selected patient activities between the nursing unit and other internal departments under RN supervision.
• Maintains and organizes patient medical records and nursing unit activity files.
• Transcribes medical orders and orders and maintains equipment and supplies.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Unit secretary experience

Excellent communication skills

PC skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location Detail:

100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail:

330p-12p every other weekend and holiday

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse the Unit Secretary coordinates selected patient activities between the nursing unit and other internal departments, maintains and organizes patient medical records and nursing unit activity files, transcribes medical orders and orders and maintains equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous secretarial/clerical experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous Unit or Medical Secretary experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and balance multiple priorities required.
• PC skills and knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Excellent communication skills required.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.